Charles Clarke Quotes (56 Quotes)

The United Kingdom is committed to playing a leading role in the international campaign against terrorism and sending the clear message that we are not prepared to tolerate terrorism here or anywhere in the world,

The facts are that the modern world of terrorism requires a long time to ensure particular cases are looked at properly,

Some say that the memoranda of understanding aren't worth the paper they are written on,

We must protect the traditions of tolerance that we have established in this country,

justify or glorify terrorist violence.

The government has always made it clear that we do not condone torture in any way, nor would we carry out this completely unacceptable behavior, or encourage others to do so.

It seems to me we have to give the same rights to those humans who want to travel without being blown up on an underground train,

I believe that it is entirely proper for the police service to make the case for any new powers they feel are necessary to protect the nation.

I have concluded that the balance now is not right and that it needs to be closely examined in the heightened threat that we now face,

I appreciate fully that Mr de Menezes' family and the public will want to understand what happened. It is now right and proper that the Director of Public Prosecutions fully and carefully considers the matter.

there has been a slight shift of opinion toward there being international links.

We can all take responsibility for helping to bring about change, and keeping our friends and colleagues safe from domestic violence

I think that comparison is completely absurd.

I was discussing this with the Dutch minister yesterday evening and I think we will be able to find a solution.

We have to have ... maximum consideration of the risk of another attack, and that's why our total effort today is focused on identifying the perpetrators and bringing them to justice,

We believe that is the right way to go and we believe it will enable us to address the threat which we face with the unity and determination which is critical,

We have to defend our values of respect of tolerance of freedom and democracy against any who wish to destroy or replace them with some other doctrine, particularly if they seek to use violence to promote their ambition.

I think there's absolutely no evidence whatsoever in any of those areas that his authority is in anyway diminished.

I am very happy with the conduct, not only of Sir Ian Blair, but the whole Metropolitan Police in relation to the inquiry,

The fact is, we're looking for a very small number of very evil needles in a very large haystack, which is the city of London,

I regret that on the question of the level of the bar at which prosecutions can be brought ... that the government lost tonight.

I told him (Blair) I was prepared to resign if he thought it was right, and he said he didn't think it was right.

Clarke said a Europe-wide approach on deporting extremists would bolster the fight against terrorist groups. This is perfectly sensible. I think it's worth looking at, ... The question is what are the rules.

database of individuals around the world who have demonstrated these unacceptable behaviors will be developed.

I decided when I came on the program this morning that I would try and discipline myself about his remarks,

By publishing the list today, I make it absolutely clear that these are unacceptable behaviors, and will be the grounds for deporting and excluding such individuals from the U.K.,

All our foreign posts throughout the world are looking at their particular country... and, of course, we have got the names that are widely in the public domain at the moment.

It's a very retrograde step. We already have an offence of inciting terrorism. I think the attempt to use emotive language in a statute ... will perplex juries and be unworkable.

It is a lack of confidence in our systems of control that can foster bigotry.

I certainly think the foreign link is a very important element to look at. I think there is no doubt that there were a whole series of international relationships that were engaged in,

I would not like to put a time period on it, ... The fact is that we have what I would call a nihilist terrorist threat, something that will only be beaten by demonstrating it cannot succeed.

Individuals who seek to create fear, distrust and division in order to stir up terrorist activity will not be tolerated by the government or by our communities,

on the grounds that his presence is not conducive to the public good.

That includes tackling those who seek to foster hatred or promote terrorism, sending a strong message that they are not welcome in the UK.

The nature of those relationships, the extent to which it was an association, the extent to which it was some kind of command and control, is a matter which we don't know the answer to at the moment.

People have to face up to an issue which exists now which is of a terrorist threat to this country which is real and substantial, ... Has the police evidence convinced people Yes it has.

It is important to ensure that a modern and true image of India is portrayed to the younger generations.

To be quite frank I think he is very old-fashioned and out of time and he doesn't understand what is going on in the British education system at the moment,

There was a determination from all colleagues around the table ... to reach agreement,

The terrorist threat facing the U.K. is real and significant and the government is determined to do all it can to protect our citizens from groups who would try to destroy our society, our way of life and our freedoms,

(But) the statistics published today show that crime is continuing to fall and the chance of being a victim of crime is the lowest in almost a quarter of a century. This is a considerable achievement.

If the judges don't understand that message and don't take decisions which reflect where the people of the continent want to be, then the conclusion will be that politicians ... will be saying we have got to have a change in this regime.

It is completely and utterly untrue. I am absolutely staggered he should make that assertion,

This is a committed and coherent effort to promote responsible drinking in this country,

There are certainly hundreds of individuals who we have been watching very closely and continue to watch extremely closely ... because of the threat they offer,

We cannot properly fight terrorism with one legal hand tied behind our back, or give terrorists the unfettered right to defend themselves as they promote and prepare violent attacks on our society.

more widely and systematically both to people before they come to the UK and when they are here.

It is our duty to promote the view that democracy and not violence is the means of making change,

Now, at the end, my judgement turned out to be incorrect and we lost the vote.

The terrorist threat facing the UK remains real and significant and it is right that the government and law enforcement agencies do everything possible to counter it,